Graduate Town PlannerLocation: Ruislip, Greater LondonSalary: Competitive + Career Progression + BenefitsDriving Licence Required
Are you a passionate and motivated graduate with a keen interest in town planning and residential development? Do you want to start your career with a well-established housebuilder where you'll gain real commercial planning experience and make a tangible impact on the places people live?
We're partnering with a leading UK residential developer that delivers high quality new homes across the country. They are now seeking a Graduate Town Planner to join their planning team at their Ruislip office.
The Opportunity
As a Graduate Town Planner, you'll work closely with senior planners, development managers, and multi-disciplinary teams to support the planning process for strategic housing projects. You'll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of planning activities tied to housebuilding - from policy interpretation and site appraisals to pre-application engagement and planning submissions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring planner who thrives in a commercial, fast-paced environment and wants to develop their skills with exposure to real development-led planning work.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in preparing and submitting planning applications and supporting documents
* Conduct planning research, policy analysis, and site assessments
* Support engagement with local authorities, consultants, and stakeholders
* Monitor and interpret local and national planning policy changes
* Contribute to feasibility studies and strategic development planning
About You
* Recent graduate in Town Planning or a related discipline (RTPI accredited course preferred)
* Active interest in residential development, housing delivery, and the planning process
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks
* Full UK driving licence and able to travel to sites and meetings
Why This Role?
* Structured training and development with career progression opportunities
* Exposure to all stages of the planning lifecycle within a commercial housebuilding context
* Supportive team culture with mentoring from experienced planning professionals
* Opportunity to contribute to high-impact planning projects across the UK